Studio Visit: Lorraine Kirke of Geminola

The former interior designer dyes and upcycles vintage dresses for her boutique, all from her West Village home

Throughout the first floor of Lorraine Kirke’s West Village apartment, dresses are squeezed into every imaginable nook and cranny—hung on antique cabinets and the stair railing, filling up multiple rooms—which are complemented by paintings (mostly portraits of women) that fill up nearly any remaining space. It’s as if a costume designer’s wardrobe exploded on set. “We’ve heard ‘brothel’ as well,” laughs Kirke. This is where …

Bamboo Bay

Brighton, England-based label makes environmentally conscious, "boarding-inspired" clothing and accessories

by Emily Millett Originally from London and Northampton, board sports enthusiasts Ludi Ludlow and Amy Roberts are now proud to count themselves amongst the colorfully diverse residents of Brighton in southern England. This surf-friendly coastal town is known for its environmental conscience and its quickly growing skate and surf communities—so the dynamic duo’s decision to launch their “boarding-inspired” ethical clothing line Bamboo Bay in their …

Lambert Scarf

Beat the cold with a lambswool scarf, which is as warm and cozy as it sounds. The Lambert features a herringbone knit and is guaranteed to perform on the chilliest of winter days.